Start Date: Immediate or subject to candidate’s notice period
Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time, Term-Time Only (195 days including 5 training days)
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (0.811 FTE)
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Salary: Sixth Form College Support Staff Pay Scale, Fixed Point 3
£23,807 pro-rata (approx. £16,626 per annum based on part-time hours)
Closing Date: 03 October 2025 at 09:00
Interviews: Week Wednesday 08 October 2025
The Opportunity
We are seeking a friendly, reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our on-site Catering Team. You’ll play an important role in providing nutritious food and a welcoming environment for our students and staff. Our catering provision is central to student wellbeing, and we pride ourselves on creating a clean, safe, and supportive dining experience.
You’ll work as part of a small and committed team to support the day-to-day preparation and service of food and refreshments, ensuring high standards of hygiene and service are maintained at all times.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a vibrant college community with a strong emphasis on teamwork, professionalism, and student support.
The Person
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a positive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach to work
• Works well as part of a team
• Understands the importance of cleanliness, health & safety, and food hygiene
• Is committed to delivering excellent service to students and staff
Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service environment is desirable, but not essential — full training will be provided.
The College
King Edward VI College (KE6) is a high-performing and dynamic Sixth Form College, proudly serving as the founding member of Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust (BFMAT). Our trust also includes Bilborough Sixth Form College and Gateway Sixth Form College, and we are sponsored by Coventry University.
We currently support approximately 1,500 students and over 150 staff, with continued growth on the horizon. This is an exciting time to join us as we strengthen and expand partnerships across the education sector.
We are seeking a friendly, reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our on-site Catering Team. You’ll play an important role in providing nutritious food and a welcoming environment for our students and staff. Our catering provision is central to student wellbeing, and we pride ourselves on creating a clean, safe, and supportive dining experience.
You’ll work as part of a small and committed team to support the day-to-day preparation and service of food and refreshments, ensuring high standards of hygiene and service are maintained at all times.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a vibrant college community with a strong emphasis on teamwork, professionalism, and student support.
The Person
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a positive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach to work
• Works well as part of a team
• Understands the importance of cleanliness, health & safety, and food hygiene
• Is committed to delivering excellent service to students and staff
Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service environment is desirable, but not essential — full training will be provided.
The College
King Edward VI College (KE6) is a high-performing and dynamic Sixth Form College, proudly serving as the founding member of Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust (BFMAT). Our trust also includes Bilborough Sixth Form College and Gateway Sixth Form College, and we are sponsored by Coventry University.
We currently support approximately 1,500 students and over 150 staff, with continued growth on the horizon. This is an exciting time to join us as we strengthen and expand partnerships across the education sector.
